Natalie Dormer gained recognition for her portrayal of Anne Boleyn in The Tudors, followed by roles as Cressida in The Hunger Games and Margaery Tyrell in Game of Thrones.
Her depiction of Anne Boleyn alongside Jonathan Rhys Meyers involved frequent instances of disrobing during the series.
Reflecting on those decisions, Dormer expressed, “When I began my career, I seized any opportunity for work.
Despite criticisms of The Tudors’ hyper-sexualization, I took the role out of necessity rather than foresight.”
Subsequently, she continued to embrace n^dty in her performance as the manipulative queen Margaery Tyrell.
Defending the inclusion of such scenes, the 33-year-old asserted, “Game Of Thrones features male n^dty as well.
s** is an integral aspect of life and therefore a valid component of art when portraying reality.”
Transitioning to her first leading role in a feature film, The Forest, a psychological thriller set in Japan, Dormer plays Sara, a character searching for her missing twin in the enigmatic Aokigahara forest.
Amidst the challenge of this new endeavor, she remarked, “Achieving this milestone signifies the fruition of my hard work, enabling me to sustain my passion while meeting financial obligations.”
Having previously shouldered the responsibility of leading projects in theater and television, Dormer aimed to prove her capability in the realm of cinema.
Expressing her evolving aspirations, she shared, “Initially, ensuring financial stability through acting sufficed for my younger self.
However, my goals have since progressed to encompass conquering the film medium.”
Advocating for improved representation of women in media, inspired by Jennifer Lawrence’s prominence in The Hunger Games, Dormer emphasized the significance of portraying well-rounded female characters.
She advocated, “Acknowledging that crafting multifaceted female leads does not compromise profitability is crucial for industry stakeholders.”
Highlighting societal challenges pertaining to gender equality, Dormer underscored the film industry’s role in addressing these issues through impactful storytelling.
She observed, “Our profession offers a platform to advocate for gender inclusivity, fostering dialogues that extend beyond cinematic narratives.”
Scheduled for release in the UK on February 26, The Forest promises to showcase Dormer’s versatility as an actor in a compelling narrative set against the backdrop of a mysterious forest.
